Moses the Traffic Light Teacher helps out while getting the help he needs [video]

A quick update on what our favourite Traffic Light Teacher has been up to since receiving sponsorship to study Sound Engineering

Earlier this year we met Veli Moses Mackenzie, more commonly known as the Traffic Light Teacher. This young, homeless man spent his days teaching isiZulu words to commuters in Joburg in exchange for small change.

After extensive media coverage and the help of Jacaranda FM, Moses landed himself sponsorship to study a year certificate in Sound Engineering.

Soon after receiving his bursary, it was discovered that Moses had been using a street drug while living on the streets. Jacaranda FM helped him find a sponsorship to go to a rehabilitation centre before starting his course.

Moses has now been in treatment for more than 70 days. “He spent his first five weeks at Phoenix House and is currently residing at Wedge Gardens where he is doing extremely well,” explained Teacher and eLearning developer, Danie Boneschans, who first spotted the Traffic Light Teacher in 2014.

“He is exposed to a variety of therapy and so far he is showing tremendous progress,” he said.

Cole Rautenbach (a friend and sponsor of Moses) and Danie took Moses to the Midrand SPCA on 7 April to visit the animals.

“Moses really enjoyed the experience and we plan to do many more outings similar to this one which forms part of our continual support and treatment programme,” Danie told TheSouthAfrican.

It is understood that Moses will start his year certificate in Sound Engineering next year, although he will be included in short Sound Engineering courses to familiarise him with the content and expectations.

“In the meantime we are looking to get him small part time jobs or volunteer positions to assist him in gradually getting used to the demands of everyday life ‘out there’.”